How Does A Ship Float ?: 5 (How What Why ?)

by JimPipe (Author), Catherine Ward (Illustrator)

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $7.18

  A group of characters introduces basic science questions and answers them using simple hands on projects. These fun projects encourage younger children to think about and investigate the world around them, while introducing them to fundmental science principles. Why does a ship float? looks at floating and sinking. Four characters use their experiences rowing on a pond, in the padding pool and at the beach to find out about and understand the science of floating and sinking. Topics include which materials float or sink? which shapes float well? and does air help things to stay afloat?